Baroness Laing of Elderslie

Baroness Laing of Elderslie's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Laing of Elderslie DBE. Her name is Eleanor Laing, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Baroness Laing of Elderslie, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Elections contested

Paisley North
11 June 1987
Commons

Other posts

Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means
8 January 2020 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means)
16 October 2013 - 6 November 2019
Commons

House membership

Commons
Dame Eleanor Laing
1 May 1997 - 30 May 2024

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Justice)
Ministry of Justice
3 July 2007 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Shadow Minister (Women and Equality)
8 December 2005 - 3 July 2007
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland
Scotland Office
10 May 2005 - 8 December 2005
Commons
Shadow Minister (Women)
6 July 2004 - 10 May 2005
Commons
Shadow Minister (Children)
1 July 2003 - 1 December 2003
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Education)
Department for Education
1 July 2001 - 1 July 2003
Commons
Opposition Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs, Scotland and Wales)
1 July 2000 - 1 July 2001
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
1 October 1998 - 1 July 2000
Commons

Committee memberships